What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and San Diego Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at University Av & Vermont St via Riverside and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and San Diego Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Riverside to San Diego Zoo?

The distance between Riverside and San Diego Zoo is 117 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to San Diego Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $26 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to San Diego Zoo bus from?

Riverside to San Diego Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to San Diego Zoo train from?

Riverside to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to San Diego Zoo?

The best way to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Riverside to San Diego Zoo bus arrive?

Riverside to San Diego Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Riverside to San Diego Zoo train arrive?

Riverside to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to San Diego Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to San Diego Zoo is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Riverside to San Diego Zoo.

Where can I stay near San Diego Zoo?

There are 2312+ hotels available in San Diego Zoo.

Riverside to San Diego Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to San Diego Zoo by shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle Las Vegas
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
4h 25m
$26–47
Drive 96.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to San Diego Zoocar 96.3 mi
1h 41m
$18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 34m
$40–82
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 37m
$18–34
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 5m
$27–51

Riverside to San Diego Zoo by bus, shuttle, and foot

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to San Diego Zoo via Santa Ana, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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